Fruit Shake
A creamy and refreshing smoothie-style drink combining the tang of frozen orange juice with the richness of fruit yogurt and banana. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a cooling snack.
What it tastes like
This drink has a heavy aroma of ripe banana and bright citrus. The texture is thick and velvety from the yogurt and blended ice. Flavors of sweet stone fruit dominate the palate before finishing with a clean, tangy dairy note.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Fruit Yoghurt1 ml
- Banana1 whole
- Frozen Orange Juice4 oz
- Fresh Fruit (e.g. Peach or Nectarine)0.5 wholes
- Ice6 ml
Preparation
- 1
Peel the banana and chop the fresh fruit into manageable pieces.
- 2
Combine the fruit yogurt, banana, frozen orange juice, fresh fruit pieces, and ice cubes in a blender.
- 3
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- 4
Pour the mixture into a highball glass.
- 5
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a slice of fresh fruit.
Substitutions
- Fruit YoghurtGreek Yogurt — This increases the tartness and creates a thicker, less sugary profile.
- Frozen Orange JuiceFresh Orange Juice — This provides a more natural citrus flavor but results in a thinner consistency unless extra ice is added.
- BananaHalf an Avocado — This maintains a creamy mouthfeel while reducing the sweetness and removing the banana flavor.
- Fresh FruitFrozen Mixed Berries — Using frozen berries adds a sharp acidity and a deeper purple color to the drink.
Variations
Tropical Shake
Use coconut-flavored yogurt and replace the peach with fresh mango for a denser tropical profile.
Protein Shake
Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make the drink more filling and add a slight vanilla undertone.